Peer Support Specialist

Clarvida; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Sick leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

DailyPay – access earnings

Training, licensure credits

401(k) retirement plan

Licensure supervision

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) to join our team in North Carolina. This part-time, on-site role focuses on helping individuals in recovery by providing peer support to improve self-care and community living skills.

You’ll work under supervision of the Clinical or Regional Director, promoting recovery, self-determination, and mental wellness through evidence-based care. The position emphasizes client-centered care, mentoring, and community engagement, with travel about half

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 12 months of paid or volunteer work in past three years or 24 college credits.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model to individuals in recovery, inspiring hope through personal experience.
• Facilitate development of wellness and self-worth in clients.
• Model recovery processes and coping skills.
• Engage at-risk individuals and provide stage-appropriate recovery education and supports.
• Travel approximately 50% of the time to meet with clients and participate in community services.

Job description

Description

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist (PSS)
Location: Green River, NC (On-site/Community-Based)
Employment Type: Part-Time
Salary: $25/hr.
Date Posted: October 9, 2026

About the Role

We’re hiring a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) to join our team in North Carolina. In this role, you’ll help individuals in recovery by providing peer support to improve self-care and community living skills. You will work under the supervision of the Clinical or Regional Director, promoting recovery, self-determination, and mental wellness through evidence-based care. This is an empowering, client-focused position ideal for someone in recovery who is passionate about supporting others in their recovery journey.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model to individuals in recovery, inspiring hope through personal experience
• Facilitate the development of wellness and self-worth in clients
• Model recovery processes and demonstrate coping skills
• Engage at-risk individuals and provide stage-appropriate recovery education and supports
• Utilize evidence-based practices and the leveling system to support clients' progress
• Travel approximately 50% of the time to meet with clients and participate in community services

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 12 months of paid or volunteer work experience in the past three years (not necessarily consecutive) OR one year of post-secondary education totaling 24 credit hours
• Certified Peer Support Specialist in North Carolina

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees:

• Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
• Up to 10 paid holidays*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday*
• Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure

All Employees:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free licensure supervision
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend

(*Benefits may vary by state or county)

Work Location

On-site / Community-Based – North Carolina
Green River, NC

Employment Type

Full-time

About Clarvida

Clarvida is a trusted provider of behavioral health services, supporting communities across multiple states. We specialize in integrated, person-centered care and collaborate with families and local systems to deliver outcome-driven mental health and substance use services.

Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida